Kid Chat Woodlands fighting back against burglars
Woodlands residents are banding together to battle a string of residential burglaries that have struck the master-planned community. "This is very disconcerting." said Ann Jones of Fern Lake, adding she will not leave her home unattended."We are taking a vigilante attitude. We are going to get to the bottom of this," she said.About 35 residents of the Fernridge Road neighborhoods have formed a neighborhood watch and plan to offer a $5,000...
Kid Chat Park fire investigations continue
Officials tracking several suspects in cases of arson in The Woodlands
Arson investigators trying to solve a string of fires at recreational parks in The Woodlands say what the perpetrators might consider juvenile pranks threaten millions of dollars more in property and endanger lives. Investigators said they are pushing to solve the "pranks" primarily because the stands of trees and other vegetation in The Woodlands is built are a natural tinder box. "With the trees and the houses all around these parks,...
Kid Chat Parents urged to take an interest in kids' surfing,
Cobourg forum focuses on pedophile hunting ground
COBOURG - The Internet does not create pedophiles, but it is an enormous hunting ground for them so parents need to take an interest in their child's Internet activity, warn child exploitation and pornography professionals. "Parents need to be extra cautious with kids and open access to the Internet," says Detective Sergeant Paul Gillespie. "We have to hit kids early with safety issues and the Internet."Det. Sgt. Gillespie and Dr....
Kid Chat Spike in graffiti marks The Woodlands areas
Vandals target neighborhood signs, vehicles in mischief acts
Several recent incidents of graffiti vandals spray painting local targets have been logged by law enforcement authorities, who say they expect a spike in related crimes with summer looming. "The incidents of graffiti tend to increase in summer months when kids have a lot of time for unsupervised time," said Tim Holifield, Montgomery County Precinct 3 constable. Obscene drawings, comments and other markings were spray painted across a home, car and a...